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3 Ways to Know You’re a Third Culture Kid & How Counseling Can Help You Navigate the Difficulties That Comes With It 

3 Ways to Know You’re a Third Culture Kid & How Counseling Can Help You Navigate the Difficulties That Comes With It 

As a result of the globalization of our world, the TCK population is rapidly growing! Ruth Hill and David Pollock coined the term “third culture kid” which is defined as

How to Heal Seasonal Affective Disorder Naturally

How to Heal Seasonal Affective Disorder Naturally

Do you ever find yourself exceptionally sad and unmotivated when the sun starts to set earlier, the days get shorter, and the chill in the air gets a bit more

How to Manage Occupational Burnout

How to Manage Occupational Burnout

Did you know that more than half of the US workforce identifies along the burnout spectrum? In this guide, we’re encouraging employers and employees to learn how to recognize burnout

A Brief Guide to Setting Clear Boundaries

A Brief Guide to Setting Clear Boundaries

Boundaries are some of the most important tools we can use throughout our lives, but what are they? How do we use them for ourselves, coworkers, family, and friends?

Metta Meditation: The Benefits, The Science Behind It, & How to Do It

Metta Meditation: The Benefits, The Science Behind It, & How to Do It

Similar to other types of meditation, Metta meditation is beneficial for mental, emotional, and physical health. It’s especially useful for reducing negative thoughts and emotions towards yourself and others.

The Emotional Pain Behind Self-Harm

The Emotional Pain Behind Self-Harm

It is tempting to think of Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI), or self-harm as it is often called, as “attention-seeking behavior” but the research is very clear that this is not

4 Ways to Practice Self Love

4 Ways to Practice Self Love

Self-love is an important component of building confidence and self-esteem. If you feel as though you don’t know where to start, here are 4 tools to practice self-love.

8 Mental Health Resources for LGBTQIA+ Teens and Young Adults

8 Mental Health Resources for LGBTQIA+ Teens and Young Adults

Many LBGTQ+ individuals face unique mental health challenges, making accessing care more difficult. Whether you are seeking out resources for yourself or for someone you love, here are 8 mental

Building an Effective Self-Care Toolkit

Building an Effective Self-Care Toolkit

Consistent self-care increases your threshold of stability and tolerance over time.  The best way to go about this is to create your own self-care toolbox. Use the categories and examples in